Event Space in Quarry Bay

An event space in Quarry Bay (鰂魚涌) is a room, floor or bar that you hire by the session for a launch, party, workshop or reception. Most of them are in the Taikoo Place office towers, with a hotel in Taikoo Shing and a co-working floor in Eastern Harbour Centre nearby.

This guide covers the kinds of hire, what a booking involves and what to ask before you enquire. We keep to what each venue states, and each venue confirms its own quote.

Where Are the Best Event Spaces in Quarry Bay?

The best event spaces in Quarry Bay are grouped around Taikoo Place, One Island East, Taikoo Shing and Eastern Harbour Centre. Each cluster has a different kind of space to hire.

• Taikoo Place. Blueprint and The Executive Centre's PCCW Tower event space are the dedicated rooms here. Planners pick them for launches, panels and presentations.
• One Island East. The Executive Centre lists a function room in this tower. It suits workshops and small receptions.
• Taikoo Shing. EAST Hong Kong's function space and rooftop bar are beside Tai Koo station. Planners pick them for luncheons and cocktail events.
• Eastern Harbour Centre. Banyan Workspace is a co-working floor listed for cocktail events and pop-up shops. It suits a smaller launch or a photoshoot.
• Restaurant buy-outs. Frites Quarry Bay is a Belgian beer house listed on Venuerific for private parties. Planners pick it for a casual drinks evening.

Planners who want a wider view of the district can compare event venues in Quarry Bay.

Event Spaces in Taikoo Place: Launches, Panels and Town Hall Sessions

Taikoo Place is the Quarry Bay business hub where Blueprint and the PCCW Tower event space are located. Planners hire here when most guests work in the nearby towers.

• Common event space types. Blueprint lists a boardroom, a B Suite, an auditorium, training rooms, a town hall and a lounge, café and terrace. The Executive Centre lists an event space on Levels 35 and 36 of PCCW Tower.
• Known for. Blueprint is the Swire Properties event venue, according to its own website. The PCCW Tower space is listed with custom layout and branding, audio-visual equipment and catering on request.
• Why planners pick it. A panel, a presentation and a workshop can run on one site, with a boardroom or training rooms for the smaller groups. Both are quoted through an enquiry to their own teams.
• Best formats. A product showcase, a panel talk, a workshop or an after-work reception suits this cluster. A standing reception works where the lounge and terrace are in the hire.

Event Spaces in One Island East: Function Rooms for Workshops and Receptions

One Island East is the office tower where The Executive Centre lists Function Room 23G + H. Tai Koo station Exit D1 leads to the tower, according to the station's exit list.

• Common event space types. The Executive Centre states that its function rooms can be set in cluster, classroom, U-shape or theatre style. Cluster and classroom layouts suit workshops, and theatre layout suits a talk.
• Known for. The operator states that on-site IT technicians are included with its function rooms. Catering, extra IT support and tailor-made services cost extra.
• Why planners pick it. The operator states a two-hour minimum at most of its spaces, with half-day and full-day rates. A short workshop can book one block without paying for a full day.
• Best formats. Workshops, training sessions, client briefings and small receptions suit this room. Ask the operator for a layout plan before you confirm.

Event Spaces in Taikoo Shing: Function Space and a Rooftop Bar by Tai Koo Station

EAST Hong Kong is the hotel in Taikoo Shing with event spaces for hire. Its own website says the hotel is directly connected to Tai Koo station and Cityplaza.

• Common event space types. The hotel lists FEAST for luncheons, parties and meetings, and the Sugar rooftop bar for meetings, cocktail events and weddings. It also lists meeting suites for breakout rooms.
• Known for. Sugar is listed with an indoor area and an outdoor area. Cityplaza is the mall next to the hotel, and Tai Koo station Exits D1, D2 and E1 lead into it.
• Why planners pick it. A function space, a rooftop bar and meeting suites are in one building. Guests who travel from out of town can stay at the hotel for the event.
• Best formats. A luncheon, a party, a cocktail reception or a meeting with breakouts suits this hotel. A rooftop launch party suits Sugar.

Event Spaces in Eastern Harbour Centre: Daylit Rooms With Outer Harbour Views

Banyan Workspace is the co-working floor in Suite 1204 of Eastern Harbour Centre that Venuerific lists as an event space. The listing describes daylit rooms with views of the outer harbour.

• Common event space types. The listing names a private room and meeting rooms. Its event types include cocktail events, pop-up shops, photoshoots and board meetings.
• Known for. The listing shows hours until 11:00 pm every day. A projector, a TV screen, a microphone, a sound system, tech support and event staff are listed.
• Why planners pick it. You can bring your own caterer at no extra charge, according to the listing. A preferred caterer is also listed, with a 15% surcharge on the order.
• Best formats. A small launch, a cocktail reception, a pop-up or a photoshoot suits the daylit rooms. Send the venue your guest numbers in the enquiry.

Which Areas Near Quarry Bay Have Event Spaces?

Planners who can't find a date in Quarry Bay often look at North Point to the west and Sai Wan Ho and Shau Kei Wan to the east. Causeway Bay, Wan Chai, Admiralty and Central are further west on the Island line.

Teams that need a boardroom-style day can book conference rooms in Quarry Bay.

Planners who want a function room elsewhere in the city can compare function rooms in Hong Kong.

Who Hires an Event Space in Quarry Bay and for What?

Corporate teams from the Taikoo Place towers book most event spaces in Quarry Bay, along with brands, training providers and private hosts. The usual events are launches, workshops, receptions and parties.

• Corporate teams. HR, marketing and sales teams hire rooms for town halls, client evenings and after-work receptions. Blueprint and The Executive Centre list their spaces for presentations and workshops.
• Brands and agencies. Banyan Workspace's listing names pop-up shops and photoshoots. A brand can run a short activation in a daylit room.
• Training providers. Classroom and cluster layouts suit short courses. The Executive Centre states those layouts for its function rooms.
• Private hosts. Frites Quarry Bay is listed as a private party venue, and FEAST is listed for parties. Hosts use them for birthdays and group dinners.

Teams planning a full-day plenary can look at conference venues in Quarry Bay.

How Do You Get to Event Spaces in Quarry Bay by MTR?

Take the Island line to Quarry Bay station or Tai Koo station. Quarry Bay station is also on the Tseung Kwan O line.

• Quarry Bay station Exit A. This exit leads to King's Road and Taikoo Place. The Executive Centre names it as the exit for PCCW Tower.
• Tai Koo station Exit D1. This exit leads to Cityplaza, One Island East and EAST Hong Kong.
• Tai Koo station Exits D2 and E1. Exit D2 leads to the Cityplaza ground floor, and Exit E1 leads to the Cityplaza second floor.
• Eastern Harbour Centre. Banyan Workspace's listing shows a nearby MTR station but doesn't name an exit. Ask the venue which exit to use.

What Does an Event Space Hire in Quarry Bay Usually Include?

A hire usually covers the room, furniture and a set time block, and the venue lists any extras in its quote. Banyan Workspace's listing names chairs, tables, Wi-Fi, a projector, a microphone and event staff.

• Standing reception. Guests stand and mingle with drinks and canapés. This format suits a launch or a client evening.
• Seated dinner or luncheon. Round tables fill the room. FEAST at EAST Hong Kong is listed for luncheons.
• Theatre layout. Rows of chairs face a screen or a speaker. This layout suits a talk or a product reveal.
• Workshop layout. Cluster or classroom tables suit group work. Ask for a flip chart or a whiteboard in your enquiry.
• Exhibition or pop-up. Open floor space holds display stands and product tables. Ask the venue about floor loading and wall fixings.

Teams that only need a small room for a briefing before the event can book meeting rooms in Quarry Bay.

How Much Does an Event Space in Quarry Bay Cost?

An event space in Quarry Bay costs about HK$4,000 to HK$25,000 per session before any service charge. This band is an estimate, and each venue confirms its own quote.

• Session length. A session is a half-day, a four-hour block or an evening. The Executive Centre states half-day and full-day rates at most of its spaces.
• Extras. Catering, IT support and tailor-made services cost extra at The Executive Centre. Ask every venue to list extras in its reply.
• Published rates. Blueprint, EAST Hong Kong and The Executive Centre publish no prices. Banyan Workspace and Frites Quarry Bay say to enquire for the price.

When Should You Book an Event Space in Quarry Bay?

Weekday daytimes are the busiest slots in Quarry Bay, so enquire early for those dates. Evenings and weekends are easier to plan around the office calendar.

• Weekday daytime. Teams in the towers book workshops and presentations in these slots. Send your date and session length in one enquiry.
• Weekday evening. After-work receptions suit hours until 11:00 pm, as the Banyan Workspace and Frites Quarry Bay listings show. State the finish time in the enquiry.
• Weekend and holidays. Banyan Workspace lists an 8:00 am start on weekends and holidays. Ask the venue about weekend building access.
• Year-end dates. Party dates in December are popular across the city. Enquire early for those dates.

What House Rules Apply to Event Spaces in Quarry Bay?

Each venue and building sets its own rules, and the Quarry Bay venues publish few of them. Ask for these points in writing before you confirm.

• Outside food. Banyan Workspace lists outside catering as allowed, and Frites Quarry Bay lists it as not allowed. Ask every other venue before you book a caterer.
• Music and noise. None of the venue pages we checked state a music cut-off. Ask the venue for the latest time for amplified sound.
• Decorations and branding. The Executive Centre lists custom layout and branding for its PCCW Tower event space. Ask other venues what you can fix to walls and floors.
• Loading and access. Office towers register visitors and arrange loading through the building team. Send your supplier list ahead of the event.
• Insurance. The venue pages don't state insurance requirements. Ask if the venue wants a certificate for your event.

Can You Bring Your Own Caterer to an Event Space in Quarry Bay?

It depends on the venue, because Banyan Workspace allows outside caterers and Frites Quarry Bay doesn't. Ask before you book any caterer.

• Banyan Workspace. Its listing states a 15% surcharge on orders from its preferred caterer. The listing states no extra charge for your own caterer.
• The Executive Centre. The operator lists catering on request for PCCW Tower. Catering costs extra at its function rooms.
• EAST Hong Kong. The hotel's events section doesn't state catering terms. Ask the hotel team about FEAST and Sugar menus.
• Vendor marketplace. Caterers, stylists and photographers are listed with us, so check the venue's outside-supplier rule first.

Where Can You Go After an Event in Quarry Bay?

Cityplaza at Tai Koo station is the main mall for a meal or drinks after an event. Tai Koo station Exit D2 leads to the ground floor, and Exit E1 leads to the second floor.

• Cityplaza. Restaurants and cafes are inside the mall. Ask each one about group bookings.
• Sugar rooftop bar. EAST Hong Kong lists it for cocktail events. Ask the hotel about hire for a group.
• Frites Quarry Bay. It is a Belgian beer house, and its Venuerific listing shows hours until 11:00 pm. It suits a casual drink after a workshop.

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